Abstract
Background - Focus groups are being utilized increasingly in health services research; however, methods of analyzing focus groups to acknowledge group processes are still under development.
Objectives - To explore the use of sociograms as a tool in focus group analyses.
Methods - Sociograms are presented for two focus groups which were conducted to complement a randomized controlled trial on the use of audiovisual distraction during minor surgery. The sociograms are interpreted to accentuate issues that may arise during focus group research.
Results and Discussion - Sociograms offer a useful method of conceptualizing group dynamics, drawing comparisons between focus groups, and reflecting on moderator technique. The sociogram is a useful aid for displaying and interpreting data from focus group discussions when used in combination with further qualitative inquiry.
Objectives - To explore the use of sociograms as a tool in focus group analyses.
Methods - Sociograms are presented for two focus groups which were conducted to complement a randomized controlled trial on the use of audiovisual distraction during minor surgery. The sociograms are interpreted to accentuate issues that may arise during focus group research.
Results and Discussion - Sociograms offer a useful method of conceptualizing group dynamics, drawing comparisons between focus groups, and reflecting on moderator technique. The sociogram is a useful aid for displaying and interpreting data from focus group discussions when used in combination with further qualitative inquiry.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 293-297 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Nursing Research |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2008 |